The Top Halloween/Fall Movies/TV series of All-time.
"Bonfires burning bright, Pumpkin faces in the night, I remember Halloween!"
These are my picks of a hundred or so of the most Quintessential Halloween films, specials, and tv series to view around the month of October.
These are my picks of a hundred or so of the most Quintessential Halloween films, specials, and tv series to view around the month of October.
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- DirectorKenny OrtegaStarsBette MidlerSarah Jessica ParkerKathy NajimyA teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.The quintessential Halloween film for me growing up. I watch it every year.
- DirectorJohn CarpenterStarsDonald PleasenceJamie Lee CurtisTony MoranFifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois, to kill again.No list is complete without this slasher classic TBH.
- DirectorHenry SelickStarsDanny ElfmanChris SarandonCatherine O'HaraJack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.This is for both Halloween & X-Mas.
- DirectorDuwayne DunhamStarsDebbie ReynoldsKimberly J. BrownJudith HoagWhen a young girl living with her secret witch mother learns she too is a witch, she must help her witch grandmother save Halloweentown from evil forces.Another Disney made for TV Halloween treat that floods me with nostalgia with every viewing.
A bunch of sequels followed but none worth seeing more than once IMO. This is the only entry to the franchise Ive seen multiple times. - DirectorMichael DoughertyStarsAnna PaquinBrian CoxDylan BakerFive Halloween stories: A principal has a secret life, a virgin is looking for her first time, a group of kids pull a prank, a woman who loathes Halloween does not respect the rules and a mean old man meets a demonic trick-or-treater.Captures the Halloween atmosphere Perfectly.
- DirectorBarry SonnenfeldStarsAnjelica HustonRaul JuliaChristopher LloydCon artists plan to fleece an eccentric family using an accomplice who claims to be their long-lost uncle.+ The Addams Family Values
Even though I love the classic tv show and it's cast, its hard to decide who did it better when theyre both so damn goooood. - DirectorBrad SilberlingStarsBill PullmanChristina RicciCathy MoriartyAn afterlife therapist and his daughter meet a friendly young ghost when they move into a crumbling mansion in order to rid the premises of wicked spirits.I was so in love with Christina Ricci as a kid thanks to this as well as her Addams Family appearances, so naturally this would crack my top 10.
Its fun little movie with a great soundtrack, awesome cameos, and lots of charm the whole family can enjoy. - DirectorTim BurtonStarsAlec BaldwinGeena DavisMichael KeatonThe spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out.He's the ghost with the most.
- DirectorGil KenanStarsMitchel MussoSam LernerSpencer LockeThree teens discover that their neighbor's house is really a living, breathing, scary monster.Super fun animated feature about a bunch of kids who take on a house thats been possessed during Halloween.
- DirectorPatrick Read JohnsonStarsChristopher LloydTom AmandesRoy BillingWhen 12 year old Danny Walker moves to his father's hometown in Minnesota, he finds that the town doesn't celebrate Halloween and things aren't quite what they appear to be.Extremely underrated made for tv gem.
- DirectorAlex ProyasStarsBrandon LeeMichael WincottRochelle DavisThe night before his wedding, musician Eric Draven and his fiancée are brutally murdered by members of a violent gang. On the anniversary of their death, Eric rises from the grave and assumes the mantle of the Crow, a supernatural avenger.Devils Night.
- DirectorJohn LandisStarsMichael JacksonOla RayForrest J. AckermanA night at the movies turns into a nightmare when a hoard of bloodthirsty zombies attacks Michael and his date - only a "Thriller" can save them now.Halloween just wouldnt be the same without this horror inspired pop classic.
- DirectorTim BurtonStarsJohnny DeppChristina RicciMiranda RichardsonIchabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of three people; the culprit is legendary apparition The Headless Horseman.Tim Burton takes on the classic tale with style and grace.
- StarsShinmin LiJonathan BennettTodd TuckerAs they work together to create the ultimate Halloween-themed treat, five teams consist of candy makers, pumpkin carvers and cake decorators.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsHenry ThomasDrew BarrymorePeter CoyoteA troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.Takes place around Halloween.
- DirectorSamuel BodinStarsLizzy CaplanAntony StarrCleopatra ColemanAn eight-year-old boy tries to investigate the mysterious knocking sounds that are coming from inside the walls of his house, unveiling a dark secret that his sinister parents have kept hidden from him.its a very underrated horror film, with great visuals, great actors and the perfect atmosphere for the halloween/autumn season
- DirectorFred DekkerStarsAndre GowerRobby KigerStephen MachtA group of 12-year-olds form a Universal Monsters fan club called Monster Squad, and have to attempt to save their hometown from Count Dracula and his monsters when they show up for real.Some of the most famous Universal Monsters come together for this campy late 80s/Goonies styled halloween classic.
Just plain fun. - DirectorTim BurtonStarsMichael KeatonWinona RyderCatherine O'HaraAfter a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.a worthy sequel to the 1988 classic. Tim Burton returns to form to create another instant Halloween classic.
- DirectorRichard KellyStarsJake GyllenhaalJena MaloneMary McDonnellAfter narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.Time Traveling, alternate universes, beautiful visuals Frank the Bunny Rabbit and disturbed teenagers.
Theres a reason this is a cult classic. - DirectorMatt ReevesStarsRobert PattinsonZoë KravitzJeffrey WrightWhen a sadistic serial killer begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, the Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement.Yes, this is a Halloween movie... just like Die Hard is a christmas movie.
- DirectorNahnatchka KhanStarsKiernan ShipkaOlivia HoltCharlie GillespieWhen the infamous "Sweet Sixteen Killer" returns 35 years after his first murder spree to claim another victim, 17-year-old Jamie accidentally travels back in time to 1987, determined to stop the killer before he can start.Back to the Future meets Halloween (1978) + The Final Girls
- DirectorAndré ØvredalStarsZoe CollettiMichael GarzaGabriel RushPennsylvania, 1968. After playing a joke on a school bully, Stella and her friends decide to sneak into a haunted house that once belonged to the powerful Bellows family, unleashing dark forces that they will be unable to control.I grew up reading the book and the creatures in that always creeped the hell out of me, so seeing them adapted in live action was a lot of fun.
- DirectorAnne FletcherStarsBette MidlerSarah Jessica ParkerKathy NajimyTwo young women accidentally bring back the Sanderson Sisters to modern day Salem and must figure out how to stop the child-hungry witches from wreaking havoc on the world.30years after the halloween cult classic, comes the long awaited sequel which i can finally say... is pretty enjoyable. And a great way to kick off the spooky season.
Love seeing some of the original cast return, the 3 witches have not missed a beat despite the large gap inbetween films. The new additions are welcomed as well, only con i have is not getting cameos from the original kids (who are now gron adults), or at-least cameos from the 2 bullies from the original. A missed opportunity. - CreatorBrad FalchukRyan MurphyHalley FeifferStarsLady GagaKathy BatesAngela BassettAn anthology series centering on different characters and locations, showcasing different aspects of horror.Murder house is my favorite season to get to the Halloween mood so far. Followed by Asylum, then Coven, then Hotel. Dont really care for the other seasons.
- DirectorAri SandelStarsWendi McLendon-CoveyMadison IsemanJeremy Ray TaylorTwo young friends find a magic book that brings a ventriloquist's dummy to life.as a sequel to the first goosbumps movie this is inferior, however, as a stand alone childrens halloween movie? it captures the atmosphere of the holiday in spades. its campy, it spoopy, its ridiculous, but most importantly its fun.
